Standard here, not on the base trim: Dual-branch exhaust system with central stainless steel dual tailpipes, Single turbocharger with VTG, 14.5 psi (1.0 bar) max. boost
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Brakes
Front brake diameter
330 mm
Front brake type
Four-piston aluminium monoblock fixed calliper, grey cast iron vented and perforated
Rear brake diameter
299 mm
Rear brake type
Grey cast iron vented and perforated
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row
4.4 cu-ft
Dimensions Exterior
Overall height
50.4 in
Overall length
172.4 in
Overall width
70.9 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Engine Basics
Aspiration
twin turbo
Cylinder count
4
Engine displacement
2497 cc
Fuel injection system
gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)
Turbocharged flat four-cylinder engine
Valve configuration
4 valves/cylinder, VarioCam Plus
Engine Output
Horsepower
350 hp
Torque
309 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
20 mpg
MPG (combined)
22 mpg
MPG (highway)
26 mpg
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity
16.9 gal
Steering
Steering type
Electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) incl. ABS with extended brake functions
Exterior1 std · 0 opt
Dual-branch exhaust system with central stainless steel dual tailpipes
Powertrain10 std · 0 opt
Gasoline Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Integrated dry sump lubrication and demand-controlled oil pump
Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Single turbocharger with VTG, 14.5 psi (1.0 bar) max. boost
Six-speed manual transmission with single-disc clutch and dual-mass flywheel; optional seven-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK)
Turbocharged flat four-cylinder engine
Two three-way catalytic converters and on-board diagnostics for monitoring the emission control system
VarioCam Plus valve stroke adjustment for intake and exhaust
Water cooling with thermal management and water pump that operates on demand
Water-to-air intercooling (two low-temperature air-water radiators and a water intercooler)
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
Electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio and steering pulse input
Four-piston aluminium monoblock fixed calliper brakes, front and rear
Lightweight MacPherson suspension - rear axle
Lightweight spring-strut suspension (MacPherson type) - front axle
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2017 Boxster. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
Factory warranty running out?
The 2017 Porsche Boxster is in the years where transmission, electronics and drivetrain repairs land on the owner. What an extended plan does and does not cover is worth reading before a dealer quotes you one.
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Common questions about the 718 Boxster S
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
What does the 2017 Porsche Boxster 718 Boxster S add over the 718 Boxster?
Against the 718 Boxster, 2 features become standard that the 718 Boxster does not and 12 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.